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How to get fromJamaica Station to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    51 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive 13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Columbia Universitycar car 13.5 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 49 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    1h 26m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 31m
    $8–17

Jamaica Station to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar1201Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jamaica Station to Columbia University. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Columbia University via 50 St, 8 Av/W 49 St, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 1h 26m.

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